Caregiver

Senior Helpers of Bolingbrook & Southwest Suburbs; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling

Training and support

Job summary

Senior Helpers of Bolingbrook & Southwest Suburbs is seeking dedicated caregivers to grow in the senior care field. You will provide companionship, assist with personal care, light housekeeping, meal prep, and transportation to appointments.

The role emphasizes compassion, reliability, and the ability to follow care plans while maintaining dignity and respect for clients. Training and support are provided, with flexible scheduling options.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs and assist with personal care tasks.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Ability to interpret care plans and follow directions.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing schedules and client needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship and conversation
• Assisting with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, bathroom needs, and feeding
• Performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry and linen changing
• Laying out clothes and assisting with dressing
• Planning and preparing meals
• Providing medication reminders
• Providing transportation to and from appointments
• Helping family members learn safe care techniques

Skills

Compassionate care

Respectful care

Plan interpretation

Flexible/adaptable

Pet tolerance

Communication skills

Lift 25 lbs

Driver's license

Dementia care experience

Job description

We are looking for caregivers that are interested in learning and growing their skills within the senior care industry. Our Companion Caregivers are not only reliable, dependable and honest, but also compassionate and caring.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing companionship and conversation
• Assisting with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, bathroom needs, and feeding
• Performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry and linen changing
• Laying out clothes and assisting with dressing
• Planning and preparing meals
• Providing medication reminders
• Providing transportation to and from appointments
• Helping family members learn safe care techniques

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect
• Ability to interpret the client’s provided plan of care
• Valid driver’s license and transportation
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations
• Tolerance to small pets (i.e. dogs and/or cats)
• Must be able to be reached via phone or email for shift schedules, client updates and/or emergencies
• Able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs
• Prior experience with dementia patients and senior care, a plus!

WHY JOIN THE INDUSTRY?

• Health benefits available
• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• Training and support for our caregivers